Pennsylvania HB2518: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation.

From the introduced text, October 28, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2718(d)(1), (2) and (3)(iii) of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: § 2718. Strangulation. * * * (d) Grading.-- (1) Except as provided in paragraph [(2) or] (3), a [violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor of the second degree. (2) A] violation of this section shall constitute a felony of the second degree.[ if committed: (i) against a family or household member as defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions); (ii) by a caretaker against a care-dependent person; or (iii) in conjunction with sexual violence as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 62A03 (relating to definitions) or conduct constituting a crime under section 2709.1 (relating to stalking) or Subchapter B of Chapter 30 (relating to prosecution of human trafficking).] (3) A violation of this section shall constitute a felony of the first degree if: * * * (iii) the defendant has previously been convicted of an offense under paragraph [(2)] (1) or a substantially similar offense in another jurisdiction. (d.1) Bail considerations.--Before setting bail for an individual arrested …

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Sponsors

• Donna Scheuren (R, 147) · primary sponsor
• Tina Pickett (R, 110)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Shelby Labs (R, 143)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)

Latest actions

1. October 28, 2026: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 28, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2518?

HB2518 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation.

What does HB2518 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, further providing for the offense of strangulation.

What is the status of HB2518?

In committee as of October 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred to JUDICIARY, Oct. 28, 2026 (October 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2518?

Donna Scheuren (R, 147), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2518?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2518